MODEL

55L
CLA-VAL
TM

Pressure Relief Valve

UL Listed
Factory Mutual Approved
Direct Acting - Precise Pressure Control
Positive Dependable Opening
Drip Tight Closure
No Packing Glands or Stuffing Boxes
Sensitive to Small Pressure Variations
The Cla-Val Model 55L (UL Listed FM approved) Pressure Relief Valve
is a direct-acting, spring loaded, diaphragm type relief valve. The valve
may be installed in any position and will open and close within very close
pressure limits.

The Model 55L is normally held closed by the force of the compression
spring above the diaphragm. When the controlling pressure applied
under the diaphragm exceeds the spring setting, the disc is lifted off its
seat, permitting flow through the control. When control pressure drops
below the spring setting, the spring forces the control back to its normal-
ly closed position. The controlling pressure is applied to the chamber
beneath the diaphragm through an external tube on the 55L.

Pressure adjustment is simply a matter of turning the adjusting screw to

vary the spring load on the diaphragm. The 55L is available in three pres-
sure ranges; 0 to 75 psi, 20 to 175 psi, 100 to 300 psi. To prevent tam-
pering, the adjustment cap can be wire sealed by using the lock wire
holes provided in the cap and cover.

Note: Also Available in Seawater Service Material

Typical Applications
Fire Protection System Service
Using the Model 55L in a fire pro- CLA-VAL 90-21
tection system or other closed type
system, prevents pressure build-up
whenever line pressure exceeds the
setting of the spring. The valve will Model 55L
relieve excess pressure to atmos-
phere preventing damage to the
distribution network.

CLA-VAL 90-21

CLA-VAL
TM
 Specifications 55L Basic Valve Dimensions (In Inches)
Size 1/2" & 3/4" Threaded
Temperature Range Water, Air: to 180F Max.
Materials
Body & Cover: Cast Bronze ASTM B62
Stainless Steel ASTM A743-CF-16Fa 1.75
Trim: Brass & Stainless Steel 303
Rubber: Buna-N Synthetic Rubber

UL Listed Approximate Increase 1.75

55L Range for Each Clockwise Turn
psi of Adjusting Screw

20 to 175 28.0 psi

FM Approved Approximate Increase

55L Range for Each Clockwise Turn Pressure
psi of Adjusting Screw Setting
Adjustment
0 to 75 8.5 psi Screw
20 to 200 28.0 psi (Turn Clockwise
To Increase Setting)
100 to 300 18.0 psi

Pressure Ratings Cast Bronze 400 psi Max.

Stainless Steel 400 psi Max. 7.44
Other Materials Available on special order
Adjustment Ranges 0 to 75 psi
20 to 200 psi
100 to 300 psi

Flow Loss Chart (Full Open Valve)

Valve Cv Flow of Water - Gallons Per Minute INLET
Size Factor 5 10 15 20 30
1/2" 6 0.7 2.7 6 11 .71
3/4" 8.5 0.3 1.4 3.1 5.5 12.2
1.75

3.50
When Ordering, Please Specify
1. Catalog No. 55L 4.50
2. Valve Size
3. Adjustment Range Desired 0 to 75 and 20 to175 psi design
4. Optional Materials

CLA-VAL Represented By:
PO Box 1325 Newport Beach CA 92659-0325
Phone: 949-722-4800 Fax: 949-548-5441
CLA-VAL CANADA CLA-VAL EUROPE
4687 Christie Drive Chemin ds Mesanges 1
Beamsville, Ontario CH-1032 Romanel/

CLA-VAL
Canada LOR 1B4 Lausanne, Switzerland
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Phone: 905-563-4963 Phone: 41-21-643-15-55
Fax: 905-563-4040 Fax: 41-21-643-15-50
COPYRIGHT CLA-VAL 2006 Printed in USA
Specifications subject to change without notice. www.cla-val.com
E-55L (R-11/06)